The average bus between Barking and Swanscombe takes 1h 15m and the fastest bus takes 54 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Barking to Swanscombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Barking and Swanscombe. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Swanscombe at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 1m • 1 change
1h 6m • 1 change
1h 8m • 1 change
57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Swanscombe. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Swanscombe station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Barking to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station.
Barking to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Barking and Swanscombe is 18.4 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Arriva UK operates a bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
